The Giants are playing meaningless games, but the Negroni watch is still on. Our Campari haters break down the Cardinals series in which the old rivals eliminated each other from the playoffs. Then they break down the playoffs and pick who they want to win and who they think will win.

Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't listened yet, you can catch up here: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/listen

Speaking of cocktails, today Matthew is drinking ----- while Ben is drinking ------. Recipes below.

Gracias, Adios

• 1 1/2 oz Gracia A Dios Receta Oaxaqueña Gin
• 3/4 oz Oaxacan Hot Honey Syrup (1:1 ratio)
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake until chilled, and strain into a stemmed cocktail glass.

Dumb Punch

• 1 part lime juice
• 2 parts cinnamon & clove syrup
• 3 parts Demerara rum
• 4 parts Cloudy apple cider
• Combine all of the ingredients in a vessel and stir to combine. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve over ice.

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